HANCOCK, TN; Lee, VA — ...The National Weather Service in Morristown TN has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Virginia...Tennessee...
Powell River Near Jonesville VA affecting Hancock and Lee Counties.
For the Powell River...including Jonesville VA, Arthur TN...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Powell River near Jonesville VA.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, The river invades several fields and reaches a few farm buildings. At
Flooding in Hancock, TN; Lee, VA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS